World Civilizations I

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This course will offer an introduction to the major events and themes in world history from the earliest civilizations to the Middle Ages, including the origins of agriculture and urbanization, the rise of empires, the emergence of world religions, and the first period of globalization. In addition to gaining a broad understanding of the major events in global history prior to the modern era, students will practice the skills historians use to analyze artifacts, identify patterns in human social organization, and differentiate political and social practices across cultural contexts.